Italy head coach Roberto Mancini decided to split his 33-man squad, leaving key stars including Nicolo Barella and Daniel Maldini at Coverciano. The manager opted to spare ten players the arduous flight to Turkey to conserve energy for upcoming Nations League fixtures.
Willy Sagnol’s transformative tenure as Georgia head coach has come to an abrupt and brutal end following a disappointing start to their latest Nations League campaign. Despite leading the nation to historic heights on the international stage, the Georgian Football Federation opted for a swift change in leadership in the wake of a surprising home defeat.
England defender Jarell Quansah insisted the Three Lions belong among the world's elite despite a 3-2 defeat to Spain at Wembley. The center-back highlighted the cruel nature of top-level football, warning that mistakes against world champions will always prove costly.
Spain attacker Dani Olmo admitted Harry Kane's missed penalty gave the world champions crucial energy to launch a thrilling 3-2 comeback victory over England at Wembley. The victory extended La Roja's record-breaking European unbeaten run to 39 matches.
England goalkeeper James Trafford praised the team's bravery and intensity following a 3-2 Nations League loss to Spain at Wembley. The 23-year-old stopper insisted there is little difference in quality between Thomas Tuchel's side and the world champions.
Harry Kane has called on his England team-mates to remain optimistic despite suffering a narrow 3-2 defeat against Spain at Wembley. The Three Lions captain believes the squad’s ability to go toe-to-toe with the world champions proves they are heading in the right direction under Thomas Tuchel.
The former midfielder, a team-mate of Mancini’s at Sampdoria, sounds the alarm: "The system must change radically, otherwise in four years’ time we will be sitting on the sofa again watching the others"
Luka Modric rolled back the years in Prague to secure a vital victory for Croatia, marking the return of Slaven Bilic to the dugout with a trademark performance. The veteran midfielder proved once again that age is just a number, leading a youthful Vatreni side to a 2-1 win over Czechia.
Marco Pasalic scored the decisive goal as Croatia secured a 2-1 Nations League victory over Czechia in Slaven Bilic's return to the dugout. Speaking after the match, the midfielder paid tribute to skipper Luka Modric, insisting the veteran continues to prove that age is merely a number.
Spain manager Luis de la Fuente has moved to alleviate concerns regarding Eric Garcia’s fitness after the Barcelona defender was forced to pull out of the starting line-up against England. The centre-back was initially named to start at Wembley but suffered a setback during the pre-match warm-up.
Luka Modric delivered another timeless performance, scoring a brilliant opening goal to lead Croatia to a 2-1 Nations League win against Czechia. Returning manager Slaven Bilic and Czech goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek both lauded the veteran midfielder as the ultimate difference-maker.
Thomas Tuchel has dismissed suggestions that the bombshell news surrounding Manchester City’s financial breaches played a role in England’s narrow Nations League defeat to Spain. Despite reports emerging just 24 hours before kick-off that the Premier League champions were found guilty of over 100 charges, the Three Lions boss insisted his squad remained focused on the task at hand.
Luis de la Fuente has hailed Spain’s tactical dominance and mental fortitude after the European and world champions secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over England at Wembley. Despite a brief first-half collapse that saw the Three Lions take the lead, the Spain manager insisted his side remained the superior force throughout the Nations League encounter.
Thomas Tuchel has slammed England's inability to deliver a "decisive moment" after a chaotic 3-2 Nations League defeat to Spain at Wembley. Despite turning the game around following an early setback, the Three Lions were undone by a combination of defensive lapses and a high-profile penalty miss from captain Harry Kane.
England suffered a narrow 3-2 defeat to Spain at Wembley despite a spirited first-half comeback. Goals from Anthony Gordon and Harry Kane weren't enough to stop La Roja's second-half surge.
Thomas Tuchel, Harry Kane, and Anthony Gordon have reacted to England's dramatic 3-2 Nations League defeat to Spain. Lamine Yamal opened the scoring early, before Gordon and Kane gave the hosts a 2-1 lead. However, after Kane missed a crucial penalty, Alex Baena equalised and Mikel Oyarzabal struck a late winner, leaving the English camp to rue costly mistakes at Wembley.
Spain demonstrated their tactical resilience and squad depth by overcoming a 2-1 half-time deficit to secure a 3-2 victory against England at Wembley. The visitors started perfectly when Lamine Yamal found the net just two minutes into the contest, but they struggled to contain England's transitions before the break. Anthony Gordon and Harry Kane turned the tide for the hosts, leaving Luis de la Fuente's side with significant work to do in the second period.
Mikel Oyarzabal came off the bench to haunt England once more, securing a dramatic 3-2 Nations League victory for Spain at Wembley. The late winner arrived after Harry Kane had missed a crucial penalty due to a bizarre double-touch rule, capping off an incredibly frantic encounter between the two European heavyweights.
Juan Mata has jokingly questioned whether he might belatedly become a Premier League winner following the dramatic news surrounding Manchester City's legal battle. The former Manchester United midfielder watched from afar as reports emerged that an independent commission has reached a verdict on the long-standing financial allegations.
Roy Keane has launched a scathing attack on Manchester City, insisting the club must face harsh consequences after being found guilty of the vast majority of their 115 Premier League charges. The former midfielder rejected claims that their recent titles were deserved, stating that the reigning champions chose to cheat and now have to accept severe punishments.
